Hanging a pot rack

[cheftanya]

Sorry, this is not a "garage" question, but I figured that someone might be able to help me.

We moved to FL some months back and I have come to learn that here the homes are built with exterior walls made out of cinder blocks. With the interior walls on the other side made of sheetrock/ drywall stuck to that cinder block.

I want to hang this pot rack https://enclume.com/collections/clearance/products/handcrafted-wall-rack-with-utility-bar on the wall above a window in our kitchen(Please see attached pic of the area). I have NO idea how the sheetrock was hung in this kitchen.

I am pretty handy with a drill gun and have one that is a standard 20v. I do not have a hammer drill and do not want to rent one unless I absolutely need to.

The instructions are pretty useless and basically say to drill into a solid wood stud (duh) and if you don't have a wood stud to hang it with these Toggle things that allegedly can go straight into sheetrock and hold the rack and some pots hanging on it. Im worried that there is not enough clearance between the sheetrock and the cinderblock for the Toggle anchor to work. There are some big screws given to mount the rack to the wall but im not sure if I can use them. If I cant use them, what should I use?

It would be great for me to get some solid tips on how to install this rack. I have had a decent amount of success fixing, assembling, etc, things after watching youtube videos on the subject and having the tenacity and or patience tasks entail. So much so that when I volunteer at my kids' school, the women there call me "handywoman" bc I can get any job done that a handyman can.

I can admit defeat and just call a pro if in over my head. If that is the case, tell me straight.

I will be heartbroken if it is not possible.

 

[nadogail]

Sorry, this is not a "garage" question, but I figured that someone might be able to help me.

We moved to FL some months back and I have come to learn that here the homes are built with exterior walls made out of cinder blocks. With the interior walls on the other side made of sheetrock/ drywall stuck to that cinder block.

I want to hang this pot rack https://enclume.com/collections/clearance/products/handcrafted-wall-rack-with-utility-bar on the wall above a window in our kitchen(Please see attached pic of the area). I have NO idea how the sheetrock was hung in this kitchen.

I am pretty handy with a drill gun and have one that is a standard 20v. I do not have a hammer drill and do not want to rent one unless I absolutely need to.

The instructions are pretty useless and basically say to drill into a solid wood stud (duh) and if you don't have a wood stud to hang it with these Toggle things that allegedly can go straight into sheetrock and hold the rack and some pots hanging on it. Im worried that there is not enough clearance between the sheetrock and the cinderblock for the Toggle anchor to work. There are some big screws given to mount the rack to the wall but im not sure if I can use them. If I cant use them, what should I use?

It would be great for me to get some solid tips on how to install this rack. I have had a decent amount of success fixing, assembling, etc, things after watching youtube videos on the subject and having the tenacity and or patience tasks entail. So much so that when I volunteer at my kids' school, the women there call me "handywoman" bc I can get any job done that a handyman can.

I can admit defeat and just call a pro if in over my head. If that is the case, tell me straight.

I will be heartbroken if it is not possible.

Welcome to the Forum from Southwestern California.
Hanging anything from an unknown structure is always an adventure.
Looks like as you start the job more will be revealed to you. I can only guess that your first hole will reveal how the building was built.
Good luck and be prepared to change your plans in the middle of the job.

 

[Natty Bumppo]

Drill a small test hole in the sheetrock with your 20v. Use a paperclip or a small nail to get an idea of the clearance between the sheetrock and the cement blocks, if any. If the sheetrock is fastened directly to the cement blocks, I would just use Tapcon screws to fasten your rack to the wall. You might be able to drill the holes for the Tapcon screws with your 20v. If not, you'll have to rent or borrow an impact drill. If you find a void between the sheetrock and the cement block I guess one of 2 things will happen. If a very shallow void, you can still use the Tapcons, but just be careful not to overtighten the screws so you don't dent, or draw in, the sheetrock towards the cement. If the void is large enough, I suppose the toggle anchors may work.

Good luck.

 

[Zeke]

You sure this isn't a commercial for the linked por rack? That would be my intuition.

 

[PugetDude]

(Please see attached pic of the area)

No picture attached. Just the link.

If the post is legit- I'd use Tapcons if the hole is solid or or lead anchors if you hit a void. . Should be able to drill a few holes in a cinder block wall without a hammer drill; just push hard with a decent masonry bit on high speed.

 

[The Bean]

Nice rack.

 

[brownbagg]

wall hollow, toggle bolt, solid i would us a drop anchor bolt or sleeve bolt, same thing, red head would work with an all thread

 

[The Cobbler]

You sure this isn't a commercial for the linked por rack? That would be my intuition

doesn't appear to be at this time